At long last, have you no decency?

Deplorable things have been said about supporters of Measure W to preserve Sonoma's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), and about the residents of Sonoma overall. Vocal opponents of the measure have descended into shaming, personal attacks, impugning the integrity and intentions of Measure W supporters on... Continue

UPDATE: Sonoma County inmate dies in custody, cell-mate in hospital

One county jail inmate is dead and another, her cell-mate, is in the hospital, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office reported 10/29. Update 10/30 from the SCSO: "the female inmate decedent has been identified as Amber Marcotte, 34 years old, Santa Rosa. On July 10, Marcotte was... Continue

Sonoma Film Fest casts new leadership roles

Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) has named industry veteran David Miller as its new executive director, as longtime festival head Kevin McNeely slides into the new post of SIFF Artistic Director. “We tapped David to not only continue to grow the festival and our programs, but... Continue

Sonoma Councilmember out on bail after molestation charge

Sonoma City Councilmember David Cook was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to the Sonoma County Sherrif's Office. He was booked into county jail and posted $250,000 bail early Wednesday morning (10/28). Officials said the... Continue

Sonoma County ramps up Covid testing

The County of Sonoma Department of Public Health has increased community COVID-19 testing sites as part of the enhanced program to reduce COVID-19 transmission, including a weekly pop up testing site in Sonoma Valley, at the Sonoma Park & Ride, Hwy 12 & E Thomson on Mondays... Continue

Pro/Con: Sonoma’s Measure W — Urban Growth Boundary

Sonoma's Measure W would extend the existing protections provided by the current Urban Growth Boundary (“UGB”), such as preventing urban sprawl and preserving agricultural land and open space, shall the City of Sonoma until December 31, 2040, and, require that future changes to the UGB be... Continue

Literary tricks, treats on Halloween eve

Things That Go Bump in the Night, Friday, October 30 The Sonoma Writers’ Workshop presents its seventh annual "Things That Go Bump in the Night" reading series -- virtual edition. Sonoma's self-described "veterans of verse" -- including Carol Allison, Steve Meloan, AJ Petersen, Jonah Raskin, Lisa... Continue

SVHS senior helps students SOAR

SOAR Sonoma (Student Outside Academic Resource Sonoma) is a new nonprofit co-founded by Gavin Blanusa, a SVHS senior. SOAR is dedicated to helping Sonoma's high school students leverage opportunities to take community college courses while in high school. In addition to receiving guidance on how... Continue

Restrictions eased on beauty, skin care services

The California Department of Public Health updated its guidelines this week, allowing more personal care services to resume indoor operations with modifications. These services include: Esthetic and skin care services Electrology services Nail services Body art professionals, tattoo parlors, and piercing shops Massage services (in non-healthcare... Continue

The Sun recommends

Despite the absence of an election for City Council, since Amy Harrington and Jack Ding earned seats due to a lack of other candidates, there are a number of important measures on this year’s ballot. Voters are being asked to approve four different measures: renewal... Continue